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Berrien County

Vaccination expectations, trends, treatments topics discussed in Facebook Live with health department

BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department hosted a Facebook Live at 11:30 a.m. Friday to update residents on the current COVID-19 trends, vaccination ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 11, 2020 1:59 pm

Local Government

Niles Charter Township Fire Department donates outdated gear to communities in Philippines

NILES TOWNSHIP — The tones dropped at the Niles Charter Township Fire Department just as plans to begin packing up retired fire gear to donate ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 11, 2020 10:45 am

Business

Small Shops at Grand LV debuted Saturday

NILES — Melanie Kennedy knows what it is like to continually adapt her business by now. As the owner of The Grand LV, at 104 ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 11, 2020 9:48 am

Education

GALLERY: Santa Claus is coming (back) to town

NILES — A familiar face with glasses, a long white beard and a very special red and white suit made an appearance at the Niles ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 10, 2020 1:03 pm

Berrien County

Niles Brewing Co. to open to-go style Saturday

NILES — The wait is finally over for those hoping to get a taste of Niles Brewing Company’s small batch brews. Owner Brandon Townsley is ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:07 pm

Local Government

Niles Township mulls over 2021 budget, yet to be finalized

NILES TOWNSHIP — At 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Niles Charter Township board hosted a special meeting to discuss the township’s 2021 budget. The budget ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 10, 2020 8:47 am

Berrien County

RAM addresses shifting needs, prepares for Christmas

BUCHANAN — Four thousand pounds of food go out the door of Redbud Area Ministries in Buchanan each month. “Two compact cars a month,” said ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 12:35 pm

Giving

Niles police officers to continue Shop with a Cop tradition

Correction: An earlier publication of this article stated this event would take place on Saturday. The event will actually occur on Sunday, Dec. 13. The ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:00 am

Berrien County

Niles Charter Township hosts first virtual meeting, discusses fire department, vaccines

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Monday evening board meeting was hosted via Zoom for the first time. During the meeting, board members ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:21 pm

Berrien County

Pucker Street Dam work continues to restore Dowagiac Riverbed, remove dam

In a previous publication of this piece, we reported the Pucker Street Bridge may remain closed until Dec. 11. The bridge is currently open, with ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, December 7, 2020 4:30 pm

Education

LMC Niles campus welcomes new director

NILES — The Lake Michigan College Niles campus has a new director. Jeremy Burleson has been director of the LMC South Haven campus since 2016, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, December 5, 2020 8:16 am

Buchanan

Bucks Band to host virtual concert

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools students have been learning remotely for nearly four weeks. However, remote learning and COVID-19 will not be stopping the middle ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 4, 2020 3:00 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland discuss COVID-19 immunity, quarantine practices

BERRIEN COUNTY — On Friday morning, Nicki Britten, health officer with the Berrien County Health Department, and Loren Hamel, president of Spectrum Health Lakeland, took ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 4, 2020 1:57 pm

News

Post Office Apartments near completion

NILES — Throughout the past year, one of the most visible constructions underway in downtown Niles has been the Post Office Apartments, at the corner ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 4, 2020 1:52 pm

News

Niles DART Holiday Lights Tour to go virtual

NILES – Christmas decorations twinkling in the evenings is an annual tradition to observe around the Niles community. One way for many residents without access ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, December 4, 2020 7:58 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools finds unique solution to serving food during remote learning

BUCHANAN — During COVID-19 shutdowns, Buchanan Community Schools leadership moved swiftly to address the needs voiced throughout its school community. One of those needs was ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:38 am

Giving

Niles group aspires to spread holiday cheer

NILES — Bruce Reith, of Niles, takes a lot of inspiration from a familiar, childhood figure. “It really started with Mr. Rogers,” Reith said. “He ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:13 am

berrien county

Berrien County Board of Health discusses COVID-19 vaccine deployment

BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Board of Health discussed what a possible COVID-19 vaccine deployment may look like for the area at its meeting ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3:55 pm

Giving

Niles dealership collects food, toys for those in need

NILES — It has been a little less than a year that Katelyn Robbins, business development manager, has been with the Campbell Ford Lincoln dealership ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:55 am

News

With stolen cars on the rise, Niles police urge drivers to lock vehicles

NILES — With car thefts on the rise, Niles law enforcement officials are urging residents to take precautions against the crime. Niles Police Department Captain ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:53 am

News

Niles River Santa sets sail

NILES — On the St. Joseph River between the W. Main Street and Grant Street bridges can be seen a festive sight: Santa, complete with ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:46 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Niles Amtrak depot gets dressed for Christmas

NILES — Opening plastic tubs and boxes full of decorations, looking for just the right ones, is an adventure every year when preparing for the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:59 am

Business

Business owners adapt to unusual Small Business Saturday

NILES — The Saturday after Thanksgiving is traditionally Small Business Saturday, following Black Friday, famous for its sales at big retail and department stores. In ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, November 30, 2020 2:23 pm

Education

Niles fine arts teacher awarded grant

NILES—On Monday, Niles High School Assistant Principal Chris Porter and Fine Arts Teacher Peter Helm received a $1,000 grant from the Niles Education Foundation. Helm, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, November 27, 2020 9:45 am

Giving

Drive-up Thanksgiving event serves 300

NILES — On Thanksgiving Day, the Wortham family helped feed 300 people by 12:45 p.m. The family and volunteers celebrated together as they cleaned up ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, November 27, 2020 7:27 am

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